IBM IntelliStation A10 BIOS Crisis Recovery Diskette Version 1.43 - Build PNE143A Recovery README File CONTENTS ________ 1.0 Overview 2.0 Change History 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 6.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 7.0 Trademarks and Notices 8.0 Disclaimer 1.0 Overview 1.1 This README file contains the latest information about recovering the IBM POST/BIOS code in the event of an update failure. 1.2 Limitations - NA 1.3 Enhancements - NA 1.4 Level of Recommendations and Prerequisites for the Update: 1.5 Dependencies 2.0 Change History BIOS Version 1.43 - Build PNE143A -Fixed Battery may drain more quickly than normal in rare instance -Fixed Rear fans may fail when system does soft-off BIOS Version 1.42 - Build PNE142A -Fixed Matrox card does not work -Fixed Changes for C0/CG mixed stepping support -Fixed Disable ECC function -Fixed Battery sense circuit not configured properly -Fixed Re-enable HostRAID and change SCSI HostRAID OPROM to 4.30.09 -Fixed Set PSS to diskette only, then insert a disk. System can't boot BIOS Version 1.41 - Build PNE141A -Fixed XP HCT 11.2 - BIOS failed to resume from standby BIOS Version 1.40 - Build PNE140A -Fixed XP HCT 11.2 - 6M will not wake up from ACPI S1 -Fixed Please correct the PXE information in Boot menu -Fixed Will not boot through 1962 Post Error -Fixed 0 Memory Size in SMBIOS on Single Processor models BIOS Version 1.39 - Build PNE139A -Fixed SATA /SCSI Presence not listed in System Summary -Fixed Rear fan1 LED always lights on some system. -Fixed RHEL WS 3 Update 3 for AMD64/EM64T does not install. -Fixed Wildhorse:Bios37:XPSP2:2x2.4GHz:Audio Yellow Banged in Dev Man -Fixed bad dimm function fails. -Fixed Fix text for "Backup BIOS function" -Fixed System hand at audio module during PLaction -Fixed System hand at video module durning PLaction -Fixed Diagnostic fails with data miscompare -Fixed Please remove non supported OS lists within "Installed O/S" BIOS Version 1.38 - Build PNE138A -Fixed Speaker too loud -Fixed Some kinds of USB keyboards affect the Boot Block function -Fixed BIOS 28,29A: IRQ 5 in was conflict state for Parallel Port -Fixed System hang CKPT 28 after windows reboot test several times -Fixed Fix text for "Backup BIOS function" -Fixed Invalid text while backing up bios with update -Fixed Screen stops at POST error log after HW monitor event happens. -Fixed Flashing BIOS 37A with USB FDD will fial -Fixed BIOS 37 fails to enter BIOS utility and boot meun -Fixed Disabled HostRAID option in the Setup Menu -Fixed BIOS 37 boot block diskette make from PNM037A.IMG doesn't work. -Fixed BIOS Changes Required for C0/CG Mixed Stepping Support -Fixed Implemented 8131 Errata #56 BIOS Version 1.37 - Build PNE137A -Fixed WHQL Int 13H Extensions Failure(SATA HostRAID) -Fixed Error message within PCDR utility\Hardware Info.\IRQ and DMA -Fixed Multi-bit error can't be detected on AP. -Fixed Screen stops at POST error log after HW monitor event happens BIOS Version 1.36 - Build PNE136A -Fixed HCT11.2/Unreported Memory and I/O Port testing fail -Fixed No 'System Board Ethernet PXE/DHCP' in 'Devices and I/O Ports' -Fixed Memory size information didn't exclude the 4GB Memory Hole size -Fixed 2 minor defects for Phlash16 utility -Fixed IOS UI become disordered after some operation steps -Fixed Invalid text while backing up bios with update -Fixed Boot Sequence defects (2 FDD Drives connect to the system) -Fixed Suggestion: to inverse the event log displaying sequence -Fixed one graphic page happened if we exit "POST Startup Error" page -Fixed Bios34:XPSP2:2x2.4GHz:Unreported Memory DWORD Failure -Fixed CM_PROB_FAILED_POST_START on install of HCT 11.2 -Fixed Checking H/W info. within Diagnostic tool will hanged in 35A -Fixed Flash problems BIOS Version 1.35 - Build PNE135A -Fixed F12 hotkey function in BIOS Event page -Fixed The Parallel Port resource in Windows isn't consistant to BIOS -Fixed CPU information abnormal in IBM logo page (POST) -Fixed BIOS 33A: System boot from PXE instead of PSS or ASS -Fixed After WOL ,system can't boot to onboard LAN PXE -Fixed Disable of SCSI disables SATA HostRAID -Fixed Correct bios help screens -Fixed Machine check error test -Update USB code for number lock issue -Update SATA HostRAID to 2109 Bios Version 1.34 - Build PNE134A -Fixed Optical drives seen as CD-ROM -Fixed Lockout on CPU1 -Fixed threshold function -Fixed BSOD set master/slave issue BIOS Version 1.33 - Build PNE133A -Implement mixed revision processor support -Engish language support only -Fixed issue where System reboots if the power button is pressed in BIOS utility page -HostRAID Select Option Enable BIOS Version 1.32 - Build PNE132A - fixed issue with 1807 post error with ServerRAID-6i problem - BIOS light all fan LED when system temp is over. - fixed issues when only 3GB is recognized even if system has 4GB memory. BIOS Version 1.31 - Build PNE131A - HDD Boot Order Setting Preserved on FLASH Upgrade BIOS Version 1.30 - Build PNE130A - Updated AMD microcode - Fixed issue where system may not restart after single bit error - Fixed issue where system may boot wrong drive after WOL BIOS Version 1.26 - Build PNE126A Initial BIOS Release 3.0 Installation and Setup Instructions The procedure to recover the POST/BIOS is as follows: 3.1 Unplug the machine 3.2 Short Jumpers 2 & 3 of the BackUp Boot block/recovery 3.3 Apply AC power /power on 3.4 Insert the BIOS Recovery CD 3.5 A) Single short beep/CD LED on for 5 seconds B) Series of CD LED lights flashing about nine (9) or ten (10) times. C) Series of Short Beeps D) One Long Beep E) System turns itself off, HOWEVER the system does not turn off the AC power The front panel Power LED and HDD LED stay lit. Fans are off and system has power but is not "on" 3.6 Unplug the machine 3.7 Short pins 1 & 2 for normal operation 3.8 Reapply AC power and turn system on. 3.9 Remove the BIOS Recovery CD 3.10 Boot to SETUP , and check the System Information to see that the BIOS has been recovered to the level on the CD 4.0 Configuration Information 5.0 Unattended Mode 5.1 Steps for unattended mode. N/A 6.0 Web Sites and Support Phone Number 6.1 IBM Support Web Site: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support 6.2 If you have any questions about this update, or problems applying the update go to the following Help Center World Telephone Numbers URL: http://www.ibm.com/planetwide/. 7.0 Trademarks and Notices THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IBM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. 8.0 Disclaimer